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Setlist / Video: First Aid Kit @ The Vic 11/22/14

Swedish sisters Johanna Soderberg and Klara Soderberg have been performing as First Aid Kit since 2008. The folk duo recently played The Vic in support of their newest record, Stay Gold, and the set contained some interesting surprises, including two covers and a guest.The band infamously gained fame from a cover of Fleet Foxes Tiger...

Setlist / Poster: Skydeck Allstars @ Willis Tower 11/22/14

We'll have more on this show in the next couple days, but wanted to get the setlist up from this remarkable show up ASAP.Joe Marcinek Band with Steve Molitz and Freekbass provided a great start to the night including a Bowie Fame jamSkydeck All StarsMarcus Rezak (DTM) - GuitarJohn Gutwillig (Disco Biscuits) - GuitarMike...

When Can We Expect the Uber / Spotify Partnership in Chicago?

Spotify and car service Uber have announced a partnership allowing users to choose music from their Spotify accounts through the stereo of Ubers cars.Users will see a music bar on the bottom of their Uber app after requesting a ride if matched with a music-enabled Uber. By tapping the symbol, users can immediately choose...

Like A Good Neighbor - Riot Fest Forms Charitable Foundation to Benefit 26th Ward

Improvements and repair to Humboldt Park following the combination of rain and foot traffic from Riot Fest are now completed, according to Riot Fest organizers.Ground damaged from the three-day festival this past September have been reseeded, with topsoil added and aerated, and fencing has been installed to protect the recently repaired areas within the...

Setlist / Photos / Video / Audio | Mavis Staples Tribute Concert @ Auditorium Theater 11/19/14

A parade of stars, including many Barn favorites, took the stage with Mavis Staples last night in Chicago in tribute to the living legend for her 75th birthday. The trusty Wyatt Brake was on hand with his camera and grabbed a handful of shots.Video of Widespread Panic's two song slot courtesy of YouTuber Adam...

Internet Archive Is Now a Full Service Arcade Emulator

We are heavily indebted to The Internet Archive for hosting so much of the music we feature here on the site. It is a treasure trove of audio for acts both big and small and a great resource for discovery and, well, archiving.Sure, this feature is just one facet of the site's overall mission...

Setlist / Recap | The New Pornographers @ The Riv 11/14/14

New Pornographers have remained a mainstay in the indie-rock scene since their first release in 2000. Their sixth album, Brill Bruisers, was released this year and widely considered amongst their best, most inventive records in years.Multiple New Pornographers members have gone on to enjoy huge success outside of the band, including Neko Cases solo career...

Get Medieval: Metallica's One Performed On Instruments From Middle Ages

Six-piece Belarus-based band Stary Olsa has made a career out of performing traditional medieval music, utilizing lutes, flutes, mandolin and simplistic percussion instruments common to the medieval era (between the 5th and 15th century).Perhaps to prove their talent to an audience unfamiliar with their usual traditional style, Stary Olsa recently covered Metallicas One on...

Setlist: Del & Dawg @ City Winery 11/16/14

We'll have a bit more from this show featuring the combined talents of Del McCoury and David Grisman soon, but wanted to publish the setlist and a nice video of "New River Train" from a show the duo performed earlier this week.City Winery - November 16, 20141.) Rabbit In The Log2.) Shackles And Chains3.) East Virginia...

Setlist / Recap / Photos / Video | Peter Hook & The Light @ Metro 11/14/14

Photos & Reporting: Heidi PetersAn excited Friday night crowd was met by Metro owner Joe Shanahan, who came onstage to introduce the band -- celebrating the fact the Peter Hook first appeared with New Order at The Metro (then Cabaret Metro) in 1983, within the first year of Metro opening its doors.Metro is a venue...